Emerging Market Small Cap ETFs

This asset class targets smaller companies within emerging markets, tapping into domestically oriented businesses tied closely to rising middle-class demand. Small-cap EM exposure can complement large-cap holdings by adding nimble firms with higher organic growth potential.

Name YTD Return 1Yr AR 3Yr AR 5Yr AR 10Yr AR 15Yr AR 20Yr AR Common Inception
EWX (SPDR S&P Emerging Markets Small Cap ETF) 14.24% 27.75% 15.76% 7.18% 9.70% 5.14% NA
DGS (WisdomTree Emerging Markets SmallCap Dividend Fund) 15.16% 26.93% 16.28% 7.97% 9.88% 5.18% NA
EEMS (iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Small Cap ETF) 15.19% 28.88% 17.04% 7.02% 9.25% NA NA
Data as of 06/04/2026, Common starting date is 08/18/2011

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